Unarmed Site Security Officer – Portland, OR

Talon Protection Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost training

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

A professional security service provider in Portland seeks an Unarmed Site Security Officer. Responsibilities include protecting client properties, interacting with the public, and ensuring safety. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and maintain an Oregon DPSST Unarmed Security License. Pay starts at $21/hr and offers growth potential. Join a proactive team dedicated to community safety.

Qualifications

• Must maintain a clear criminal record.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English as required by DPSST.
• Military or law enforcement background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Protect clients and properties.
• Inspect client sites regularly.
• Interact with members of the public.
• Contact law enforcement as necessary.

Skills

Good judgment under pressure

De-escalation techniques

Capacity to work on your feet

Foreign language skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

DPSST Unarmed Security License

Job description

Unarmed Site Security Officer – Portland, OR

Unarmed Site Security Officer – Full Time – Starting at $21/hour

Building Eligibility List

Are you ready to invest yourself in a career?

Would you like to help make your community a safer place?

Do you excel at de-escalation techniques?

Are you able to keep your calm in the face of adversity?

With Talon Protection Group, our officers are the first point of contact for clients and properties we protect. We expect our officers to conduct themselves professionally with every person they contact and represent the highest company standards of honesty, integrity, and commitment.

To be successful as an Unarmed Security Officer, you must be able to exercise good judgment and decision‑making skills while under pressure and constantly be evaluating the lawful application of your use of force tools (i.e. OC Spray). Ultimately, an outstanding Unarmed Security Officer will seek to expand their legal knowledge and self‑defense training beyond the state‑mandated minimum level. Possessing the ability to speak foreign language(s) is a bonus.

Join our team of highly motivated individuals and take advantage of the many opportunities for growth within the company while also making a positive impact within our communities!

Primary Job Duties:

• Protect our clients/properties
• Inspect client sites & properties
• Answer calls dispatched via phone and/or radio
• Routinely contact/interact with members of the public
• Contact Law Enforcement/First Responders when necessary

Unarmed Security Officer Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license (we use vehicles to patrol larger sites)
• Able to read, write, and speak English as required by DPSST
• Have & maintain Oregon DPSST Unarmed Security License and training
• Clear criminal record as required by DPSST
• Strong commitment to the well‑being of others
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently, particularly when under duress
• Neat, professional appearance
• Capacity to work on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to work morning, evening, and night shifts
• Military / Combat MOS / Law Enforcement background preferred
• Ability to speak Foreign Language(s) a bonus

Why work at Talon Protection Group?

Talon Protection Group is not your run of the mill security company. While observe and report is always a staple of the industry, we do much more than that. We are a proactive team that actively strives to better the communities in which we work.

We will provide training at no cost to you. While we do require all candidates to possess their own equipment prior to joining our team, we will provide regular assessments and refreshers to ensure that each officer is certified to use the tools they carry on a daily basis.

Unarmed Security Officers’ pay starts at $22/hr with a current unarmed DPSST certification, $21/hr without a current unarmed DPSST certification. Based on factors including time‑in‑company and continued good standing, an Unarmed Officer would be able to advance in $1/hr increments until capping out at $28/hr.

Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced officer, we would love to meet with you!

References

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